nursing home in Newton, MS
Bedford Care Center of Newton
1009 South Main Street, Newton, MS 39345 · (601) 683-6601
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bedford Care Center of Newton at a glance
Bedford Care Center of Newton is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Newton, Mississippi (Newton County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 20, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.9% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Bedford Care Centers
- Medicare-certified since
- August 26, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Newton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255153
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.67 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.07 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.22 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.9% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 53 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.2% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 11.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.9% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.1% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26.4% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0564 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| November 16, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2022 |
| November 16, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2022 |
| November 16, 2022 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 12/01/2001 |
| BEVON, NICOLE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 12/01/2001 |
| MCELROY, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 12/01/2001 |
| JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 13% | 01/27/2025 |
| MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 13% | 04/02/2025 |
| BEAN, LISA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2008 |
| BEVON, CHARLES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
| BLACKLEDGE, RICHARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2016 |
| CONVAREST OF NEWTON, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2001 |
| EMBRY, KIM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2025 |
| GILBERT, HEATHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2024 |
| HATTIESBURG MEDICAL PARK MANAGEMENT CORP. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| JANET F MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2025 |
| MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| MICHAEL E MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| RYALS, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2006 |
| BEVON, JACK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2001 |
| BEVON, NICOLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2001 |
| MCELROY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2001 |
| MCELROY, SONYA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2001 |
| BEVON, JACK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2001 |
| MICHAEL E MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| BEAN, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2008 |
| BEVON, CHARLES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GILBERT, HEATHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford Care Center of Newton's rating?
Bedford Care Center of Newton has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Bedford Care Center of Newton receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bedford Care Center of Newton accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Bedford Care Center of Newton?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Bedford Care Centers. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bedford Care Center of Newton and how do I contact it?
Bedford Care Center of Newton is at 1009 South Main Street, Newton, MS 39345. Phone: (601) 683-6601.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.